There are myriad review services out there, many are free. How can a paid service, like Angie’s List, survive and thrive? Here are some thoughts.

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(note: I’m not a paying member of Angie’s List, and I’m not here discrediting Angie’s List.  I’m more looking at the business model, and making some guesses.  This is an ‘open-ended’ post, where I just kind of think out loud.)

What about you?  Are you a paying Angie’s List subscriber?  Even if not, what are your thoughts on the mater?